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How can I get a F1 visa renewed after being deined twice under 214(b) and I have a public intoxication charge? I have an appointment coming up
Asked on Jan 07th, 2019 on Immigration - Georgia
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How can I get a visa after being deined twice under 214(b) and I have a public intoxication charge? Hi, I was recently charged with two counts of theft by taking in october but they were dismissed on the grounds that I take a nolo plea to public intoxication. I recently went to go renew my student visa and was denied twice on the grounds of 214(b). Ive shown country ties outside the US and showed I intend to return after studies so I have a feeling they denied me due to the charge. How could I work around that? I have an appointment coming up.
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US consuls have great discretion in the issuance of nonimmigrant F-1 student visas which require a showing of nonimmigrant intent. I suggest that for the interview you should bring whatever documents that you can think of to further show bonds with your home country. Perhaps such items as a list of all your immediate family and where they reside, offer of a future job, statements by others is to why they are certain that you will return to the home country after your studies, etc., would help. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
Answered on Jan 29th, 2019 at 6:37 PM